The Fig Tree

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2007 Stories December 2006 Books build bonds between fathers in prison and their children Books open minds, says Volunteers of America-Spokane director Marilee Roloff Worship is watering hole for ministries, says the Rev. Rob Gohl of Cashmere National NAACP leader Michael Wotorson perseveres despite taunts Father Steven Dublinski of Our Lady of Lourdes Cathedral likens parish to an aspen grove Prayer shawls comfort, say knitters and crocheters in Chewelah Global encounters transform: Marion Best tells of experiences in leadership with the World Council of Churches and at the 2006 assembly Jason Clark of Second Harvest finds that volunteers stretch food banks Epidemic stirs memories of Nukak for Colleen Kessler, van driver for Rockwood Retirement residents The Rev. George Abrams reports on World Methodists' actions on peace, ecumenism Mamdouh Al-Aareg shares how Qur'an emphasizes gratitude Sister Nancy Sylvester discusses how contemplation, dialogue engage impasse November 2006 Education opens doors for Bahamian couple Marion Best emerged slowly to leadership Panel discusses climate change Diocese of Yakima mirrors diversity of area Sisters of Providence celebrate 150 years Sister Myrta Iturriaga engages in prison ministry Program connects churches Chewelah church addresses domestic violence Groups remember victims Interfaith Council reorganizes Christ Kitchen relocates to N. Monroe October 2006 Ecumenical style shifts, says John Boonstra Rural realities help connect two churches Pastor believes 'God wove a masterpiece' Farmers describe roots of Fairfield farmers, families, community Finances are impetus for ecumenism Global church leader's family story led to her ecumenical involvement Science student helps feed people using crop science skills Mentors help youth with disabiliies 'Angels' generosity aids Our Place as it serves people in need Interfaith Hospitality Network needs more churches to assist September 2006 Women walk together to end family violence in U.S. and Nicaragua People affect world one-to-one through Spokane Area Jewish Family Services Passion for caring is contagious for Bob Runkle at St. Luke's Episcopal in Coeur d'Alene The Cove food bank provides a safe harbor in Methow Valley Program feeds Hispanics' hunger for knowledge through tutors at Gonzaga CROP Walk Committee seeks 'shadows' to learn how to plan walks Grandmother 'adopts' Ugandan children Church World Service marks 60 years Summer 2006 Awareness stirs action on human trafficking, says Karen Boone Volunteering diverts Rob McCann to new career path with Catholic Charities World Council speakers discuss HIV and AIDS Running is more than a sport for Coeur d'Alene woman Area summer camps tie fath to recreational and educational activities Conservation groups lead summer hikes African cultural association forms in Spokane Habitat partners with CWS and Thrivent to build houses in Gulf Coast Gardeners plant a row for hungry people	May 2006 Felipe Gonzales believes tair trade instills dignity Ministry reaches outside church walls Tyla Abrahamson develops new media to give voice to tribal youth Peacemaking takes youth abroad Tax attorney Mark Bohe puts his skills to use in Romania Habitat-Spokane builds straw-bale house Students help rebuild homes in Gulf Coast Meeting, respecting, acting bridge divisions April 2006 Water resources need protection Mary Noble reports that Yom Hashoah service adds liturgy WCC Decade seeks to overcome violence Faiths teachings challenge genocide Face-to-face discussions open new solutions Woman finds voice in writing poetry Prayers help lost hunter Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery plants seeds to end abuse Pax Christi honors peacemaker Al Mangan Peace rally recognizes lives lost in war with a "die-in" March 2006 Episcopal Bishop's wife, Gloria Waggoner, promotes greening in congregations World Council Assembly invites transformation AGAPE offers vision of caring global economy Today's students seek traditional beliefs, say campus ministers at WSU's Common Ministry North Central Washington group works to dismantle racism Iraqi Christian serves Kurds despite danger Guatemalan partners foster understanding February 2006 There is still more to do on road to the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. Interfaith panel shares their traditions and teachings about caring for the environment Assistance at the Spokane Valley Center includes theatre, school supplies, clinics Anuak Justice Council persists in efforts to challenge genocide and promote human rights Jewish and Baptist congregations join in worship Public policy requires that people of faith be informed Physician's passion lures men into fishing and faith January 2006 SHAWL Society pursues protection of Spokane reservation area contaminated by mine waste In Coeur d'Alene, Human Rights Education Institute teaches future generations Long-term relationships key to turning lives around Kennewick boy helps build water system in Kenya Interfaith groups find avenues for action Whitworth music professor prepares church musicians Evangelical environmentalist uplifts wonder Funding cuts undermine Partners with Families and Children Professor produces PBS series on human rights 2005 Article List 2004 Article List

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